Education & Professional Experience

Nikola has studied at King's College London, U. of London in Human Geography between 2012 and 2018, then at University of Northampton in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration between 2017 and 2019, then at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in Qualitative Research Methods between 2016 and 2016, then at University of Bedfordshire in International Tourism between 2009 and 2011, then at Universitet 'Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov' - Burgas in Tourism Management between 2007 and 2009, then at Universitet 'Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov' - Burgas in Hotel and Restaurant Management between 2004 and 2007.

Nikola worked for Lancaster University as External Examiner between Sep 2017 and Sep 2020, for King's College London as PhD Researcher between Oct 2012 and Jul 2018, for UK College of Busines & Computing as Academic Manager between Jun 2013 and Oct 2016, for West Herts College as Lecturer in Travel, Tourism & Aviation between Jan 2013 and Feb 2014.

 Skills & Competences

Nikola has the following skills : Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Teaching, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Banquets, Hotels, Hospitality, Event Management, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Restaurant Management, Event Planning, Restaurants, Lecturing, Management, Hotel Management, Teamwork, Research.

Nikola graduated from the following courses : Preparing to Teach in Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), Certificate in EU Consultancy & Public and Private Partnership, Preparing to Teach in Higher Education.

Nikola speaks the following languages : Russian, Bulgarian, English, Spanish.

Nikola has earned the following certifications : Edexcel Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, delivered by Pearson; Fellow, delivered by Higher Education Academy; Intangible Heritage, delivered by University of Oxford; Certified Hotel Sales Specialis, delivered by Marriott International; Edexcel Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, delivered by Pearson; Certified Business & Management Educator, delivered by Chartered Association of Business Schools; Foundation Diploma in Air Fares & Ticketing, delivered by International Air Transport Association (IATA); Certified Meeting Professional, delivered by Marriott International; Leaders of Learning, delivered by Harvard University; Online Hospitality Educator, delivered by American Hospitality Academy.